Another atmospheric river expected to cause more flooding along low-lying riversheds
Another atmospheric river is expected to wash over the Bay Area this weekend, bringing significant risks of flooding in coastal areas and in some riversheds.
Forecasters with the National Weather Service's Bay Area office expect showers throughout Friday before steadier rain arrives on Saturday. Most...
Water service continues after vehicle crash damages Hollister plant
A vehicle accident over the weekend disrupted electrical power to the West Hills Water Treatment Plant, but authorities say there will be no major impact on water service.
The crash occurred Nov. 5 on Union Road in Hollister when a vehicle collided with a utility...
HSD schools embrace Mental Health Awareness
Hollister School District sites enthusiastically participated in the recent Mental Health Awareness Week with a variety of activities for students and staff members.
District schools held activities for Mental Health Awareness Week from May 13-17. The days’ themes included Meditation Monday, Thoughtful Tuesday, White Out...
Hospital board discusses partnership offer
The San Benito Health Care District (SBHCD) convened for a special meeting Aug. 7 to discuss the Letter of Intent sent by American Advanced Management (AAM) to Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (HHMH) CEO Mary Casillas. The letter outlined AAM’s intent to enter into a...
Volunteers pick up tons of garbage on Coastal Cleanup Day
Events at 52 Central Coast sites on Coastal Cleanup Day, Sept. 23, resulted in the removal of a number of unusual discarded items, including an ATM machine, iMac computer, a counterfeit $100 bill, a sign declaring “Not a Through Street,” a Statue of Liberty...
Local Scene: School Supply Brigade returns to Hollister
School Supply Brigade in Hollister
Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts will host its 2nd annual School Supply Brigade from 10am-12pm Aug. 12 at Enterprise Academy of Martial Arts, located at 817 Industrial Dr #F in Hollister.
Partnering with both The San Benito County Office of Education...
Hazel Hawkins ends contract with CEO Steve Hannah
The Board of Directors of Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital this week announced their decision to end the hospital’s contract with CEO Steven M. Hannah, effective Oct. 14.
“The Board talked it through from every angle and reluctantly decided this new course would be best for...
Residents can cash in on free state park admission
A swipe of a library card is enough for Californians to venture into the great outdoors for free.
On Jan. 31, California State Parks representatives encouraged Californians to take advantage of multiple ways to visit state parks for free, including utilizing the California State Parks...
Covid-19 testing site reduces hours starting next week
Starting Oct. 16, a local Covid-19 testing service will change their hours of operation in San Benito County. Mobile testing services will remain available at various locations throughout the week.
The OptumServe clinic will offer its Covid-19 PCR and Rapid Antigen testing and treatment services...
Hazel Hawkins to hold public forum Jan. 9
Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital will participate in a public forum on Monday, Jan. 9 at 5:30pm at the Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Hollister. Hospital leaders will provide an update on finances, address the implications to the community of a hospital closure and present...
